How to Submit a Claim to SCE

If you have suffered a loss or damage due to recent service interruption, and believe we may be responsible, you may submit a claim. How to submit your claim >

We investigate and evaluate each claim individually, and our policy is to respond promptly.

Long Beach Update

As of 1:13 p.m. today, power has been restored to all customers in Long Beach, however some customers who have been on generator power may experience temporary outages as we connect them to the network as safely as possible.

We thank customers for their patience as we work to restore them to the network as safely and efficiently as possible. We encourage customers in Long Beach to make every effort to conserve use of electricity as we continue to return the system to its full operational capacity.

We will continue to distribute food, ice, and water at a distribution center at 925 Locust Avenue until 9 p.m. tonight. The safety of the public and our crews remain our highest priority. We thank the city of Long Beach for its cooperation and for the especially important safety efforts of first responders in the Long Beach Fire and Police departments. Get the latest update >

Billing & Payment FAQ

Billing & Payment

What billing and payment options are available?

We offer many different billing and payment options. Online Billing and Payment allows you to make payments over the Internet, as well as receive bills online. You have two options for receiving and paying bills online

To receive and pay your bills on sce.com, register at My Account. You can then enroll to receive your bill online (online billing) and/or to pay your bills online (online payment). If you are already a My Account registered user, please login and click on My Bills & Payments in the left navigation, then click on the Payment Options tab. These are secure and free services. For more information, visit our Paperless Billing FAQs and Online Payment FAQs.

You can also access your bill through a bill payment service provider such as a bank, Internet service portal, or an online brokerage service. Bill payment service providers offer the "one-stop shop" convenience of one Web site to view and/or pay all your bills, including your SCE bill.

Note: The charges for these services vary based on the provider you select.

Pay-by-Mail is the method of mailing a check or money order (never cash) in the envelope provided.

Direct Payment automatically deducts your payment from your checking account every month. Direct payment is a free service. Sign up for My Account and visit the My Bills and Payments to enroll.

Credit or Debit Card payment allows you to use your credit card and most ATM/Debit cards to pay you bill. Payments can be made via the telephone or online. A fee is assessed by JP Morgan Chase for each payment made in their system.

QuickCheck is a payment non-enrollment option that allows you to pay your bill over the phone using your checking account information.

Pay By Phone is a payment option that allows you to pay your bill over the phone using your checking account information. Enrollment in this program is required.

Pay In Person allows you to pay your bill at an Authorized Payment Agency (APA).

Note: Delinquent payments are not reported to credit bureaus while you are an active customer. Unpaid balances on inactive or closed accounts are reported to credit bureaus and you can contact us if you have any questions.

How can I request a duplicate copy of my bill?

You can request a duplicate bill using our online request form. If you are currently registered in My Account and enrolled in online billing, you can log in to My Account, click the "View Bill" button, and then click on the "Print" icon. Note: If you register today you can view and print your bill after your next statement is generated.

What if I dispute my bill?

Higher than normal bills can occur at any time throughout the year. Understand your bill and find ways to save. If you still think your bill is incorrect, call us at (800) 655-4555 and speak with a customer service representative. You can also learn more about disputing a charge on the back of your bill.

How much time do I have to make my payment?

Your bill is due 19 days after the date the bill was prepared.

How can I obtain the balance on my account?

For account balance information,call our automated response number at 1-800-950-2356 or you can login/sign up for My Account to view your account balance.

Where do I find my account number?

You will find your customer account number in the upper right corner of your statement. This identifies your account number in our records. Please use this number when requesting information about your account.

Paperless Billing

Once enrolled in Paperless Billing, you will be able to view monthly statements, find ways to reduce monthly energy consumption to save money and receive regular reminder notifications.

When your bill is ready to view you will receive an email at the address you provided when you enrolled in My Account that tells you Your Southern California Edison bill is ready for viewing. It provides you with a link to see your bill. After 5 days from the initial bill notification email, if you do not pay your bill, you will receive a reminder email. 5 days after that, you will receive another reminder to pay your bill.

How can I enroll in SCE's Paperless Billing?

If you are interested in enrolling in Paperless Billing and you don't already have My Account, you'll first have to subscribe to SCE's My Account service and then enroll in Paperless Billing. This can be done from My Account.

If you are turning on service, and you are eligible, you will be offered to enroll, subscribing to My Account is included if you are not already registered.

I was not accepted by SCE's Paperless Billing and am not sure why?

If you were not accepted for SCE's Paperless Billing and have questions about eligibility, please e-mail us or call us at 1-800-409-2365, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (excluding holidays).

How much does it cost to participate in SCE's Paperless Billing?

SCE's Paperless Billing is a free service.

Will I continue to receive a paper bill in the mail?

No. You will not continue to receive your paper bill in addition to your online bill.

When will I be able to view my first online bill?

After successfully enrolling in SCE's Paperless Billing, you will receive your next bill online.

On occasion you might receive a final bill through the mail with a message that will inform you it is your final bill and the next bill will be sent electronically.

How will I be notified when my SCE online bill is available to view?

SCE's Paperless Billing provides an e-mail notification to you when your bill is available for viewing. For added convenience, the e-mail will contain a link that will automatically direct you to SCE's Web site.

When do the online bills arrive?

Your Internet bill is created at the same time your paper bill normally would have been printed. You will receive an e-mail notification when your bill is ready for viewing. If you are enrolled in Paperless Billing, you will not receive a paper bill.

When is my online bill due?

Your SCE bill is due and payable on the date it was prepared. It becomes past due if not paid within 19 days.

Will my online bill have the same information as my paper bill?

Yes. The online bill will contain the same information as the paper bill. If you are enrolled in Paperless Billing, you will not receive a paper bill.

How will I receive bill messages, bill inserts and other information that is usually included with the paper bill?

Bill messages, bill inserts and other information that is included with the paper bill will appear on the online bill.

Do I have to pay my bill online once I am enrolled in the online billing program?

No. You can pay your bill the same way you do today, if you choose. However, paying on SCE.com works similar to other companies online bill pay programs. Once you make a payment on SCE.com, the next time you pay your bill, the system remembers the account you previously used. You will be able to select the account(s) previously used and the amount you would like to pay. Once paid, you will receive a payment confirmation via email. It is that easy!

I’m a Direct Pay Customer. Will that cause any trouble with Paperless Billing?

No. You will receive your bill reminders via email and you can view your bill within My Account.

Can I see past billing statements?

If you've been enrolled in Paperless Billing for over a year, you can see up to 12 months of historical bills in My Account.

If you're new to Paperless Billing, you can view your past bills in My Account beginning with the statement from the first billing cycle after you enrolled. As each billing cycle passes, you'll have access those statements online, up to 12 months worth of previous bills.

Whom do I contact for questions on my SCE paperless bill?

E-mail us and your inquiry will be processed within 24 hours (Monday through Friday, excluding holidays).

If you lose connectivity to SCE's Paperless Billing, any transaction request for which you had received confirmation will be processed. If you were in the middle of performing a transaction request and were unable to complete it, please contact us at 1-800-409-2365, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (excluding holidays) for the status of your request.

Online Payment

Who is eligible for SCE's Online Payment?

SCE's Online Payment is available for almost all SCE accounts.

Accounts NOT eligible include:

Closed accounts

Accounts not considered in good credit standing with SCE — Customer accounts considered "Cash Only" status are not eligible. If your account is in "Cash Only" status, you may be eligible for SCE's Online Payment if here are no additional returned items on your customer account for the next six months.

Accounts receiving an SCE online bill through another Internet billing and payment site.

Accounts enrolled in SCE's Direct Payment.

Accounts being billed by an Electric Service Provider (ESP) other than SCE.

What do I do next to enroll in SCE's Online Payment?

If you are interested in enrolling in Online Payment, you'll first have to subscribe to SCE's My Account service and then enroll in Online Payment. This can be done from the My Account sign-on screen or the My Account homepage (visible when you close this window).

What type of bank accounts can I use with SCE's Online Payment?

You can use a checking account from any financial institution that accepts electronic debits.

Can my account be enrolled in both SCE's Direct Payment and SCE's Online Payment?

No. Currently you may only select one form of payment method, either Online Payment or Direct Payment. Before enrolling or changing your payment method to Direct Payment your account should have a zero balance since the Direct Payment enrollment will not take effect until your next SCE bill is generated.

How much does it cost to participate in SCE's Online Payment?

SCE's Online Payment is a free service.

Once I enroll, when can I begin making payments online?

After a successful enrollment, you can begin using SCE's Online Payment immediately.

When can I make a payment using SCE's Online Payment?

You can initiate a payment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How often can I make payments using SCE's Online Payment?

You can make one payment per customer account a day.

When are payments credited to my SCE account?

Payments received before 6 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, will be credited to your SCE account the same day. Payments made after 6 p.m. Pacific Time Monday through Friday, or on weekends and holidays, are credited to your account the following business day.

When is my bill due?

Your SCE bill is due and payable on the date the bill was prepared. It becomes past due if not paid within 19 days.

How will I know if my payment has been received by SCE?

Your next bill will reflect all payments received in the "Update" section of the bill.

Can I pay an overdue bill online?

An Online payment may not reach us in time to prevent additional collection action. Please call SCE at 1-800-655-4555 to discuss your options with a customer service representative.

What if the SCE's Online Payment system goes down while I am using it?

If you lose connectivity to SCE's Online Payment, any transaction request for which you had received confirmation will be processed. If you were in the middle of performing a transaction request and were unable to complete it, please contact us at 1-800-409-2365, Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (excluding holidays) for the status of your request.

Whom do I contact for questions on my SCE Online bill?

E-mail us and your inquiry will be processed within 24 hours (Monday through Friday, excluding holidays).

Direct Payment

How does Direct Payment work?

Direct Payment (Automatic Withdrawal) will automatically deduct your total amount due each month from your bank account 10 days after your SCE bill is prepared. Please note that you can not use this payment method with other Pay Online methods.

Who is eligible for SCE's Direct Payment?

SCE's Direct Payment is available for almost all SCE accounts.

Acounts NOT eligible include:

Closed accounts

Deposit accounts

Accounts not considered in good credit standing with SCE — Customer accounts considered "Cash Only" status are not eligible. If your account is in "Cash Only" status, you may be eligible for SCE's Direct Payment if there are no additional returned items on your customer account for the next six months.

Accounts receiving an SCE online bill through another Internet billing and payment site.

Accounts enrolled in SCE's Online Payment.

Accounts being billed by an Electric Service Provider (ESP) other than SCE.

What do I do next to enroll in SCE's Direct Payment?

If you are interested in enrolling in Direct Payment, you'll first have to subscribe to SCE's My Account service and then enroll in Direct Payment. This can be done from My Account.

What type of bank accounts can I use with SCE's Direct Payment?

You can use a checking account from any financial institution that accepts electronic debits.

Can my account be enrolled in both SCE's Direct Payment and SCE's Online Payment?

No, currently you may only select one form of payment method, either Online Payment or Direct Payment. Before enrolling or changing your payment method to Direct Payment your account should have a zero balance since the Direct Payment enrollment will not take effect until your next SCE bill is generated.

How much does it cost to participate in SCE's Direct Payment?

SCE's Direct Payment is a free service.

When is my bank account debited for SCE's Direct Payment?

Your payment will be automatically deducted from your bank account 10 days after your bill is mailed.

When is my bill due?

Your SCE bill is due and payable on the date it is prepared. It becomes past due if not paid within 19 days.

How will I know if my payment has been received by SCE?

Your next bill will reflect all payments received in the "Update" section of the bill.

Can I pay an overdue bill online?

A payment may not reach us in time to prevent additional collection action. Please call SCE at 1-800-655-4555 to discuss your options with a customer service representative.

Who do I contact for questions on my payments?

E-mail us and your inquiry will be processed within 24 hours (Monday through Friday, excluding holidays).

Your Bill. Simplified.

This example of a bill shows you where to find all of the important information on your own bill.

Your customer and service account numbers are located together. Include your customer account number on your check or money order.

Account Information

A summary of the total amount owed on your electric bill.

Account Summary

This month’s and last month’s meter read, usage information and your meter number.

Current Usage Information

This graph identifies usage patterns and tracks your conservation efforts. View your daily average electricity usage by month for the past 12 months and compare to a prior month with in the past two years.